How far is Clayton, NJ from Elizabeth, NJ?
The driving distance from Clayton, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ is about 99.7 miles (160.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 83.5 miles (134.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Burlington, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clayton and Elizabeth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clayton and Elizabeth.
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Start on East Academy Street
18 m · 4 sec · East Academy Street
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Turn right onto North Delsea Drive
1.3 mi · 2 min · North Delsea Drive
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Continue on North Delsea South
1.4 km · 1 min · North Delsea South
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Continue on Delsea Drive
6.6 mi · 11 min · Delsea Drive
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Continue on Hurffville Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Hurffville Road
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Continue on Clements Bridge Road
1760 ft · 45 sec · Clements Bridge Road
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Keep slight left to continue on West Clements Bridge Road
1.3 km · 2 min · West Clements Bridge Road
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Turn left onto Black Horse Pike
1.3 km · 2 min · Black Horse Pike
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Take the ramp straight toward NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
1378 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJTP North: New York
2915 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
23.1 mi · 27 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
48.8 mi · 56 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 278: Elizabeth, Staten Island
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn straight onto I 278 West, NJ 439: Elizabeth, Linden
1931 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 439: Elizabeth
774 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on Bayway
1795 ft · 42 sec · Bayway
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Turn right onto South Broad Street
1732 ft · 52 sec · South Broad Street
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Turn right
1.6 km · 2 min
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Turn right
18 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
117 m · 28 sec
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Turn right
85 m · 22 sec
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Turn right onto East Jersey Street
1535 ft · 50 sec · East Jersey Street
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Turn right
11 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clayton and Elizabeth.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
New Jersey Turnpike
Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
48.8 mi · 00h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Clayton and Sunny near Elizabeth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clayton to Elizabeth?
The road trip is about 99.7 miles (160.5 km) and usually takes 01h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Bordentown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.6 miles from Clayton and 54.1 miles from Elizabeth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 83.5 miles (134.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.38 one way or $28.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clayton and Sunny near Elizabeth.
Stop Ideas Near Bordentown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Trenton City Hall
Fieldsboro Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bordentown.
Trenton Transit Center
Princeton Junction station
Cornwells Heights
Pennsauken, NJ
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clayton and Elizabeth. Straight-line distance: 83.53 mi (134.43 km).
#1 Clayton
Borough in Gloucester County, New Jersey
| Population | 8,759 |
| Coordinates | 39.6601100, -75.0921200 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elizabeth
The second most populous city in Union County, New Jersey.
| Population | 128,382 |
| Coordinates | 40.6639900, -74.2107000 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-74.210651, 40.663974)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 160 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $14.38 | $28.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $16.19 | $32.38 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $17.44 | $34.88 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $21.05 | $42.10 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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